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THOMAS J. METZGER, farmer, P. O. Feesburg, is a grandson of Leonard Metzger, mentioned in the Lewis Township history, and a son of John Metzger, who was born in what is Brown County, Ohio, December 8, 1807, and died in his native county March 13, 1881. John was the eldest of the family, and in early life his father moved from the farm, now owned by William Sargent, to near Felicity, where John matured. He gave his time to his parents until near his majority, after which he was engaged in various pursuits. He was rather ingenious, and could apply himself successfully to almost anything he desired. His wife, Sarah Weaver, was born June 5, 1809, and they were joined in wedlock January 15, 1829. He was a member of the “Patrons of Husbandry,” and he and his wife were the parents of nine children, of whom four are now living. Of the departed ones, three lost their lives in the late rebellion, and one was killed by lightning. Of the living, our subject is the youngest, and was born January 3, 1848, on the farm where he now lives. He received a common school education, and assisted at home until his marriage, on December 8, 1878; since then, they have been keeping house in the old homestead and caring for his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Metzger are the parents of two children, and she is the daughter of B. F. Day, of this township.